Boxes

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
1591DBK Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLACK 5.91"L X 3.15"W	697
ANS-3829 Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM NATURAL 7.95"L X 5.58"W	4
H65AC,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 4.94"L X 2.75"W	46
EXN-23362-SVP Bud Industries, Inc.	BOX ALUM CLR/SLV 8.23"L X 5.77"W	148
1488LQ13 Hammond Manufacturing	CONSOLE STEEL GRAY 20"L X 30"W	1
EN4SD16208GY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 16"L X 20"W	0
RZ0203C Hammond Manufacturing	BOX POLY IP65 LTGRY 4.5X2.6X1.57	41
191I,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 9.5"L X 6.34"W	0
UL PC 150/35 LG FIBOX Enclosures	5X1.5X7 ENCLOSURE	5
CS-11216-BT Bud Industries, Inc.	CABINET ALUM BLACK 10"L X 12"W	67
110I,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 3.6"L X 2.25"W	36
253RI,AL Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS ALMOND 5.62"L X 3.25"W	0
1415F Hammond Manufacturing	BOX STEEL GRAY 10"L X 8"W	4
1551NGY Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS GRAY 1.38"L X 1.38"W	2085
053WI,GY Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS GRAY 5.62"L X 3.25"W	0
271,BK Serpac Electronic Enclosures	BOX ABS BLACK 6.88"L X 4.88"W	40
1457L1202 Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM NATURAL 5.12"LX3.43"W	3
1591ABU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ABS BLUE 3.94"L X 1.97"W	0
2203445 Phoenix Contact	HOUSING PLSTC GRY 4.92"LX2.64"W	5
1455J1201BU Hammond Manufacturing	BOX ALUM BLUE 4.72"L X 3.07"W	145

Boxes

1. Overview

Boxes, enclosures, and racks are critical components for housing, protecting, and organizing electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems. Boxes provide physical protection for individual devices, enclosures offer environmental and safety shielding, while racks standardize mounting and space utilization. These solutions ensure operational reliability, thermal management, and efficient system integration across industries.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
Boxes	Compact protection with portability	Instrument cases, outdoor equipment
Enclosures	Environmental sealing (IP ratings)	Industrial control panels, telecom cabinets
Racks	Standardized 19"/23" mounting	Data center servers, audio/video systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical construction includes:

Material: Steel/aluminum alloys (80%+ market share), polycarbonate
Thermal management: Vented panels, fan systems (40-60 CFM airflow)
Mounting: DIN rails, adjustable shelves, cable glands
Protection: Gaskets (IP54-IP68), EMI shielding coatings

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Importance	Typical Range
IP Rating	Environmental protection	IP20-IP68
Load Capacity	Structural integrity	50-2000 kg
Thermal Dissipation	Electronics longevity	100-3000 W/m
Dimensional Tolerance	Installation compatibility	0.5-2 mm

5. Application Fields

Key industries include:

IT & Telecom: Server racks (19" standard), 5G base stations
Industrial Automation: PLC control cabinets (IP65-rated)
Medical: MRI machine enclosures (EMI shielding)
Energy: Solar inverter boxes (IP66 protection)

6. Leading Manufacturers

Company	Representative Product
Panduit	NetShelter VX enclosures
Rittal	TS 8 cabinet series
Schneider Electric	APC NetShelter racks
Hammond Manufacturing	1551XX enclosures

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations:

Environmental factors: Temperature (-40 C to +70 C operational range)
Space requirements: 1U-42U rack heights (1U=44.45mm)
Future scalability: 20-30% capacity margin
Compliance: UL508A (industrial), NEMA ratings

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments:

Smart enclosures with IoT sensors (temperature/vibration monitoring)
Modular hybrid systems combining boxes & racks
Advanced materials: Graphene-coated composites (30% lighter)
Edge computing optimization: Compact 19" enclosures with integrated cooling